Big Wheel Racing

I rode my second ever competitive road event Tuesday, May 13. The Tuesday Night Crits began for 2008 last week, and will be held each Tuesday until June 24. I had wanted to race my Specialized SingleCross, but have not had time to change out the gearing. My wife has graciously allowed me to race her Specialized Allez Elite, that Santa Claus brought her last Christmas. It just happens to fit me, too.  At the first race on May 6, I learned a lot about crits, and got lapped in the process. I didn’t get to warmup either. Helping with race setup, officiating, and racing, leaves little time for preparation. Lenny helped me a lot in that race, keeping me in position, and trying to help me conserve some energy. 

At the latest race, I did much better. I got to ride about six laps before the first race, and another during the kids race. I met my goal- not getting lapped, and finished not too far back from the main pack. I worked hard with a few others in the second pack and had a great race. I’ll be there every night of the series, as the other three in the family race also. Even Vianne got to do the kids race last night on her Specialized Hotrock.

Chris Hereford

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